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An electric heater works by passing a current of 100 A though a coiled metal wire, making it red hot. If the resistance of the wire is 1.1 ohms, what voltage must be applied to it?

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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Problem 62P: A 0.50-W, 220- resistor carries the maximumcurrent possible without damaging the resistor. If the...

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An electric heater works by passing a current of 100 A
though a coiled metal wire, making it red hot. If the
resistance of the wire is 1.1 ohms, what voltage must be
applied to it?

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